| Canada's westernmost province, which stretches | | | | mountains, grasslands and lush valleys, waterfalls, |
| from the thousands of islands and inlets on the | | | | lakes and meandering streams, and wild, splendid |
| Pacific west coast, to the Rocky and Columbia | | | | fiords on the coast, where the saltwater fishing is |
| mountain ranges in the east, is renown for its | | | | unparalleled. Many of the resorts in this area offer |
| spectacular mountain and coastal scenery. British | | | | tours and watersports equipment in summer, and |
| Columbia is 60 per cent forested (much of it | | | | snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and |
| temperate rainforest), 75 per cent of the | | | | snowshoeing in winter. |
| province is mountainous, and the northern | | | | Okanagan Similkameen Region |
| two-thirds is largely unpopulated and wild. Many | | | | This fertile region in the south includes the |
| species of wild life that have become scarce | | | | Okanagan and Similameen valleys, home to |
| elsewhere still flourish here. Fish are still abundant | | | | picturesque vineyards, orchards and farms. You'll |
| in its lakes, marshes and streams, whales and | | | | find the full range of accommodations in this |
| porpoises cruise the rugged coastline, and many | | | | lovely area, from tenting to luxury resorts. The |
| rare mammals and birds still prosper in the forests | | | | lakes provide excellent fresh water fishing and |
| and on the plains. | | | | watersports, and the many resorts offer golf, |
| Here you'll find a thriving ecotourism and outdoor | | | | horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. And |
| adventure industry. For animal and bird watchers, | | | | there's the full range of snow-related sports |
| keen photographers, and those who enjoy | | | | during the winter months. |
| adventure sports, it's the perfect place to have a | | | | The Kootenays and the Rockies |
| long relaxing holiday. Cross-country bike touring, | | | | These towering mountain ranges lie side by side in |
| hiking, fishing and horseback riding are popular in | | | | the southeast of British Columbia, a land of |
| the summer and cross-country and downhill skiing, | | | | pristine lakes and streams, hot springs, and |
| snowboarding and snowmobiling in winter. And | | | | panoramic mountain views. Resorts offer |
| there are plenty of water sports, including scuba | | | | world-class golf courses and the Provincial and |
| diving, sea kayaking, sailing, wind surfing, and | | | | National Parks are outstanding. Outdoor recreation |
| whitewater rafting. | | | | on offer includes kayaking, hiking, mountain |
| Northern British Columbia | | | | climbing, fishing and boating in summer, and snow |
| The vast top third of the province stretches | | | | and ice sports in winter. |
| from the mountainous fjords on the west coast, | | | | Vancover Island Region |
| to the incredible Rocky Mountains, with its pristine | | | | Stay on Vancouver Island, if you'd like to visit |
| forests and countless lakes, rivers and streams. | | | | some of the smaller islands scattered along the |
| Here you'll find plenty of wildlife to photograph, | | | | province's west coast or it's dramatic fiords. BC's |
| and excellent hunting, fishing and hiking. There are | | | | capital city, Victoria, is located at Vancouver's |
| great camping spots in the National Parks. | | | | southern tip, famous for it's relaxed lifestyle and |
| Cariboo, Chilcotin and Coast | | | | hospitality with visitors from around the world. |
| British Columbia's central region is bounded by the | | | | From here you can take an Orca tour. This |
| Pacific Ocean to the west and the Cariboo | | | | cosmopolitan and friendly city is the perfect place |
| Mountains in the east. This popular region is a land | | | | to start your visit to scenic British Columbia. |
| of alpine meadows, glaciers and snow-capped | | | | |